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- Academy Type: Alternative Provision (AP) Academy
- Principal & Main Contact: Chris Liles
- Senior Administrator: Sarah Tyler
- Careers Leader: Mario Brown-
- Designated Safeguarding Lead: Lee Quirke –
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Chris Liles -
- Address: North Cornwall Academy. 3 - 5 Barn Lane, Bodmin. Cornwall. PL31 1LZ. United Kingdom
- Phone: 01840 213968
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- Opening Times: Mon-Thu 0845-1430, 0845-1300 Fri, 27.25 hours per week
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North Cornwall Academy is located in Bodmin. We work closely with all of the secondary and primary schools within our partnership to ensure the needs of those most vulnerable pupils are met. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of our pupils and staff work extremely hard to ensure pupils are given every opportunity to succeed and aspire. We work closely with a diverse range of outside agencies both statutory and voluntary so that our young people can access the support and guidance they need. The staff are very hardworking and creative and always go the extra mile with the young people on roll.
There is also a strong vocational aspect to our curriculum that can include experience of work e.g. individual work placements, or as part of a group of students at offsite venues such as Dartmoor Zoo, the Air Museum or Screech Owl Sanctuary.
We also aim to provide our students with positive experiences to support their development socially, underpinned by our Trust values, and to enable access to enrichment opportunities they may never otherwise experience. Our location gives us access to many places of outstanding natural beauty.
Of course, as a Trauma Informed Academy, we have high expectations, and know that qualifications open doors. However, we recognise that, for a period of time, a young person may not be able to be challenged academically as much as we’d like, and this is where our curricular flexibility and a Trauma Informed Approach comes into play. You can read more about this here: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and Developmental Trauma
Careers information:
North Cornwall Provider Access Policy
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Staff
Staff
Chris Liles
Principal
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Huw Morgan
Vice Principal
I have been in education for over 20 years having completed both my BA (Hons) degree in Sport and Human Movement Studies and PGCE at Cardiff Met University. I then taught PE in a number of Schools in and around Plymouth taking up positions such as Head of Department, Head of Year, Associate Senior leader before becoming Assistant Vice Principal. Having always been passionate about working with the most challenging students, I joined North Cornwall Academy as Vice Principal. I enjoy spending any spare time with my family and having played football extensively throughout Cornwall I now spend most of my weekends transporting our children around one of their many sporting events.
Lee Quirke
Pastoral Support Manager
Lee has over 17 years experience supporting children and young people with an array of complex needs. Her philosophy and day to day working style is to give young people a voice in any decision making whenever possible and to make sure their opinions are heard. She has a wide skill set built up from both academic study and practical experience. She holds a BA (Hons) from the open university as well as NVQs and a stack of Diplomas and Certificates in vocational subjects. Outside of school Lee enjoys surfing, taking long walks around the North Cornwall coast and spending time with her family..
Andrew Godfrey
Secondary SENDCo
Andrew is responsible for collaborating with teachers, teaching assistants and parents to support children who may have additional or different educational needs and disabilities to the rest of their peer group. As SENDCo, He also works with many outside professionals for example Speech and Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Autism and Dyslexia specialists, who come in to train staff and work with pupils in our school. He is passionate about Special Education and achieved the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination in October 2017 from Plymouth University and also completed the training to become the school Autism Champion.
Gemma Wilson
Primary SENDCo
Gemma is our Primary SENDCo and is responsible for co-ordinating provision, supporting staff and liaising with families and professionals. Gemma qualified as a Primary school teacher in 2009 and following her passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs, completed the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-Ordination in November 2013 from Plymouth University. Since then, Gemma has worked with a wide range of pupils from those in the Early Years Foundation Stage, through to Year 6 and is also an SEN Advisor for another trust for 1 day per week alongside this role. Gemma continues to build her knowledge and expertise through completing a range of training and is currently completing a National Professional Qualification (NPQ) in Senior Leadership. Outside of work, Gemma enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time with her family and their dog Reggie!
Academy Info
Academy Info
Curriculum
Our Curriculum at NCAPA
Welcome to our curriculum section. From here, you can find out all about our overall curriculum intent at Wave Trust and within the Academy itself.. For more information about our different subject areas, please click on the Subject Areas tab on the left hand side menu.
For information about the Curriculum broad intent and vision across our Trust, please visit our Curriculum Overview
North Cornwall AP Timetable 23-24
Documents
Subject Areas
Subject Areas
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Primary Curriculum
Primary Art Curriculum Overview
Primary Computing Curriculum Overview
Primary DT Curriculum Overview
Primary Geography Curriculum Overview
Primary History Curriculum Overview
Primary Music Curriculum overview
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English & Reading
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Maths
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Science
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Careers
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DT & Vocational
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Humanities
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PE
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PSHCE
North Cornwall PSHE Curriculum
Please find a link to a copy of our Relationship and Sex Education policy here
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Personal Development: Enrichment & Engagement
Student Data
Student Data
Referrals
Map
Map
Latest News
Latest News
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ÌìÃÀapp Summer Newsletter 2024
Here is our ÌìÃÀapp Summer 24 Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this term.
Wave Trust Summer 24 Newsletter
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Discover Flexible, Rewarding Roles with Wave Trust
Explore the possibilities with Wave Trust and become part of a community that values flexibility, professional development, and, most importantly, making a difference in young lives.
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ÌìÃÀapp Spring Newsletter 2024
Here is our ÌìÃÀapp Spring 24 Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this Spring Term.
Wave Trust Spring 24 Newsletter
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Wave Autumn Newsletter 2023
Here is our Wave Autumn Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this Autumn Term.
Wave Trust Autumn 2023 Newsletter
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ÌìÃÀapp Summer Newsletter
Here is our ÌìÃÀapp Summer Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this Summer Term.
Term Dates & Events
Term Dates & Events
Wave Trust Term dates 2024-2025
Autumn Term
- Trust wide Staff training day: Monday, 2 & 3 September 2024
- Term commences: Wednesday, 4 September 2024
- Half Term: Monday, 28 October – Friday, 8 November 2024
- Term commences: Monday, 11 November 2024
- Last day of term: Friday, 20 December 2024
Spring Term
- North Cornwall staff training day: Monday, 6 January 2025
- Term commences: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
- Half Term: Monday, 17 – Friday, 21 February 2025
- Trust wide staff training day: Monday, 24 February 2025
- Term commences: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
- Last day of term: Friday, 4 April 2025
Summer Term
- North Cornwall Staff Training day, Tuesday, 22 April 2025
- Term commences: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
- May Day Bank Holiday: Monday, 5 May 2025
- Half Term: Monday, 26 – Friday, 30 May 2025
- Term commences: Monday, 2 June 2025
- Last day of term: Friday, 18 July 2025
Documents
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
North Cornwall Academy recognises that the safety and welfare of children is paramount and that we have a responsibility to protect children in all of our academy activities. We take all reasonable steps to ensure, through appropriate procedures and training, that all children, irrespective of sex, age, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual identity or social status, are protected from abuse.
We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow procedures to ensure that children and young people receive effective support, protection and justice.
We listen to our pupils and take seriously whet they tell us, children are aware of the adults they can talk to if they have a concern. When there are concerns for a child's welfare, we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies. We will ensure concerns are discussed with parents/.carers first unless we have reason to believe that by doing so would be contrary to the child's welfare.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy underpins and guides our safeguarding procedures and protocols.